Lead Recruiter

The role

You will be the dedicated recruiting partner for 1-3 Reconditioning sites. You will own full-cycle recruitment for site leadership and support hiring for other roles while leading and developing a small team.

What you will do

• Own full-cycle recruitment for assigned Reconditioning sites.
• Lead, coach, and develop 1-2 recruiters.
• Act as a strategic talent advisor to Recon leaders.
• Build proactive, multi-channel pipelines.
• Guide hiring managers on assessment, interview structure, and offer decisions.
• Manage workload and priorities across team and sites.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience.
• Manage the pre-hire process including background checks and DOT/MVR.
• Own recruiting metrics for sites and team.
• Partner with Talent Development, HR Operations, and Operations leadership.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including 2+ years in high-volume or hourly hiring.
• 1+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing others, formally or informally.
• Experience recruiting for a broad spectrum of roles, including leadership and support roles.
• Experience expertly sourcing talent and/or using talent-sourcing platforms.
• Experience working with an ATS.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Energy and drive to accomplish goals, meet deadlines, and find solutions.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice to have

• Experience specifically in high-volume recruiting (2+ years preferred).
• Recruiting experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and/or developing others.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• Student loan payments.
• Discounts on vehicles.
• Benefits for your pets.
• Wellness program.

Before you apply

• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the company

Carvana is an automotive retailer that is changing the way people buy and sell cars. The company has expanded nationally and reached the Fortune 500.